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PS Vita Struggles to Gain Support from Third-Party Devs

Sony launched the Vita just about eight months ago, and in that time the portable system has had its loyal followers and not-so-loyal detractors. The fact of the matter is that the handheld hardly has any worthwhile software. And while we can all sing the praises of the hardware’s technical specs, even the most faithful fan can attest to the […]

Hideki Kamiya Says PlayStation All-Stars Is ‘Just a Rip-Off’

I don’t think there’s doubt in anyone’s mind that PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale is inspired by Super Smash Bros. Nintendo’s famed fighting franchise has cemented itself as an iconic brand in the genre, and you have to wonder why it took this long for someone else to make something similar. According to Platinum Games designer Hideki Kamiya, though, PlayStation All-Stars […]

Sony Announces All-New PlayStation Collections

Sony previously announced that Ratchet & Clank Collection would bring the popular series to the PlayStation 3 with revamped HD visuals and Trophy support. The compilation is due out at retailers and through the PlayStation Network on August 28, but Sony has just revealed that it won’t be the only collection it releases in the near future. Nope, the company […]

Metal Gear Solid 4 Trophy Patch Has Arrived

Metal Gear Solid 4 has been heralded as one of the greatest games on the PlayStation 3 for its impressive stealth-action gameplay. The title, which launched in 2008, is about to get a bit better for a lot of folks. I’m talking about you Trophy-lovin’ PlayStation 3 gamers. As announced on the PlayStation Blog, the Trophy patch for Metal Gear […]

PlayStation All-Stars Public Beta Dukes It Out This Fall

PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale is due out on October 23, but gamers will get the chance to play a pre-launch build of the game this fall. As announced on the PlayStation Blog, the public beta for PlayStation All-Stars will grant fans the chance to check out the game ahead of time, which is pretty cool. A specific date wasn’t announced […]

Jaffe Talks Twisted Metal PS3 Sales, Future of the Franchise

David Jaffe took to his blog this week to discuss the latest entry of Twisted Metal on the PlayStation 3. Jaffe, who founded Eat Sleep Play and left the developer earlier this year, discussed the game’s sales, as well as the future of the car combat series. The first thing the game designer touched on was the fact that he […]

Rumor: PlayStation All-Stars Roster, Stages Leaked

It looks like some sneaky devils have taken a PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale data file and had their way with it. Maybe. As revealed on NeoGAF, it’s very possible that some of the characters and stages from Sony’s upcoming crossover fighter may have been leaked. Whether any of this is true remains to be seen, but it could just be […]

PS Vitas Reportedly Burning Up While Charging

Bad picture editing skills aside, I think my header image properly illustrates the problem at hand, right? It looks like reports are surfacing surrounding the PlayStation Vita. According to Andriasang, a total of 31 Vita systems have reportedly burnt up while charging. Of the 31 cases, 23 have taken place in Japan, while the rest have affected adopters of Sony’s […]

Update: PS3 Redesign Will Not Be Revealed at Gamescom, Rumor Indicates

Remember those leaked images of that new PlayStation 3 model? People were expecting Sony to announce the new hardware design at this year’s Gamescom, but it looks like that may not be the case after all. Well, at least according to a source close to VG247. This unknown fellow claims that Sony’s stock of the current PlayStation 3 model is […]

God of War: Ascension Will Cool It With the Female Violence

I don’t think we could ever accuse God of War protagonist Kratos of being a prejudice pig. I mean, the dude will kick anyone’s ass regardless of whether they’re man, woman, human, beast, or monster. According to Sony, the upcoming God of War: Ascension will feature less of an emphasis on putting the hurt on female characters. “There are some […]

PS Vita Sales in Japan Are Right on Par, Says Sony

Sales figures for the PlayStation Vita in Japan have been revealed, reports Eurogamer. Whether said sales are high or low is kind of subjective, I suppose. Some folks may argue that the handheld isn’t performing that well in the land of the rising sun, while others will say it’s doing just fine. Sony is one of the more positive entities, […]

Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault Will Feature Tower Defense

Some interesting new info has been revealed regarding Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault, the upcoming downloadable entry in Insomniac’s long-running 3D platforming franchise. As announced on the PlayStation Blog, the game will feature a brand new tower defense element never before seen in the series. Full Frontal Assault will offer all of the weapons-based gameplay that past entries became […]

Limbo Wasn’t a PSN Exclusive Because Sony Wanted to Own the IP

Sony revealed some major details regarding indie hit Limbo on the PlayStation Network. According to Edge, a company exec gave a talk at the Develop Conference, saying that Sony wanted to own the rights to the IP. So what did developer Playdead do? It took Limbo to Microsoft, secured a deal, and released the game on Xbox Live Arcade to […]

Ratchet & Clank Collection Launch Date Announced

Developer Insomniac has revealed the release date for the upcoming Ratchet & Clank Collection. As announced on the PlayStation Blog, the compilation, which collects the first three games in the series, will land in retailers and on the PlayStation Network on August 28. Ratchet & Clank Collection will be priced at $29.99. The three games are being boosted with HD […]

Two More Additions Announced for PlayStation All-Stars Roster

The title of this post is actually kind of misleading … umm, in a way. You see, three new characters were announced for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale at Comic-Con today, but two of them actually work as a pair. First revealed (and seen in the trailer above) was Cole McGrath from inFAMOUS. He’ll be dishing out his patented electric moves, […]

New PS3 Model (CECH-4000 Series) Photos Leak, Possible 16GB Variant Outed

Earlier this month, it was rumored that Sony was working on yet another PS3 hardware revision via an FCC filing. Now, a series of photos and additional information has surfaced for what is known as the CECH-4000 family of PS3 hardware. The discovery comes from Anatel, the Brazilian equivalent of FCC, courtesy of Tecnoblog. As far as looks go, the new design appears to […]

Metal Gear Solid 4 Trophy Patch Coming This August

If you’ve been looking for a reason to play through Metal Gear Solid 4 again, maybe this will do the trick. Konami announced today that a trophy patch is in development and will arrive this August, to coincide with a budget re-release of the title. We’re not quite sure what took so long, considering rumors have been swirling for at […]

Heihachi and Toro Join the Fight in PlayStation All-Stars

Sony promised to reveal two new additions to the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale roster during its EVO presentation, and that’s exactly what it did. Entering the fray of both first- and third-party characters are Heihachi Mishima and Toro Inoue. A staple of Namco Bandai’s Tekken franchise, Heihachi will bring his fancy footwork and plenty of familiar moves to the upcoming […]

PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Launch Date, Pre-Order Bonuses

Sony has revealed the launch date for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale for the PlayStation 3 and Vita. As announced on the PlayStation Blog, the upcoming fighter will hit Sony’s platforms on October 23. That’s just a few months away, so if you’re eagerly anticipating PlayStation All-Stars, you won’t have to wait too long. In addition to revealing the game’s launch […]

Sony Says Gaikai Acquisition Doesn’t Mean the End of Retail

Sony may have just recently acquired media streaming service Gaikai, but that doesn’t mean the company plans on ignoring the retail market anytime soon. In fact, Sony looks to continue delving into retail media with its next platform. Speaking to MCV, Sony UK head Fergal Gara said that the PlayStation 3 and Vita manufacturer needs retail. “Coming down off that […]